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Friday, April 25, 2025

Health

April 25, 2025

Nigeria’s first lady calls for lasting solution to end malaria

Mrs Tinubu made this call on Friday in a statement to commemorate World Malaria Day.

Remi Tinubu
April 25, 2025

NEDC seeks urgent improvement in North-East’s healthcare delivery

The North-East Development Commission has called for urgent improvement in the region’s healthcare sector.

Flooded Maiduguri
April 25, 2025

Climate Change: Researchers seek adoption of limestone calcined clay cement in Nigeria

has called for adopting limestone calcined clay cement as a critical solution in the fight against climate change.

Bags of cement
April 25, 2025

NAHCON inaugurates medical teams for 2025 Hajj operations

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has inaugurated the principal officers of the National Medical Team and its steering committee for the 2025 Hajj operations.

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
April 24, 2025

Rising outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases in over 50 countries threatening progress, say WHO, UNICEF, Gavi

The groups noted that funding cuts to global health could have negative impact on the gains of consistent vaccination in the past five decades.

April 24, 2025

Stopping child marriage key to ending teen pregnancies: WHO

“Early marriage denies girls their childhood and has severe consequences for their health,” Sheri Bastien said.

Pregnant teenagers
April 23, 2025

MSF supports Kebbi to vaccinate 500, 000 people against meningitis

The Kebbi State Government declared a meningitis outbreak in March after laboratory tests confirmed positive cases.

Kebbi State
April 23, 2025

Kidnapping: Psychotherapy recommended for rescued UNIBEN students

Mr Nwoye, who represents Anambra North senatorial district, made the call in a statement on Wednesday.

UNIBEN students
April 22, 2025

FG inaugurates revitalisation plan for 901 PHCs

Additionally, it plans to upgrade 2,701 more to ensure that at least one fully functional PHC exists per ward nationwide.

National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA)
April 22, 2025

Excessive water intake leads to vomitting, muscle weakness, dietitian warns

A dietitian, Oludayo Coates, has called for moderation in water intake to avoid complications associated with excessive consumption

Someone drinking water (Credit: Guardian)